Synaxarion of Our Holy Father Adolphus, Missionary Monk
Brother of Saint Botulph of East Anglia, Adolphus bore the Gospel across the sea to Belgium as a missionary monk in the seventh century. Continue reading →
The Parish of the 318 Holy Fathers has secured 45 burial spaces at Emstrey Cemetery, London Road, Shrewsbury — so that our community can rest together in one place, in graves marked with Orthodox memorial stones. If you would like to reserve a plot for yourself or your family, please get in touch. Continue reading →
We all come with gripes, don’t we. Wages. Car tax. War. Rumours of war which we started. Strimming on a hot day at work, which is probably worse than all of the above. We’ve all been there and wagered on
Christ is risen! Dear Beloved in the Lord On 24 May, we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the parish and our annual Patronal Festival. We will also celebrate Fr Stephen’s work as our parish priest, as he retired as Priest-in-Charge last September – Fr
Experience the profound tradition of the Epitaphios this Holy Friday as we adorn Christ's tomb with flowers and join in the moving funeral procession that is represents His victory over death. Join our parish in this beautiful and sacred observance where we lament at the tomb of our Lord before celebrating His glorious Resurrection. Please consider donating towards the flowers that will decorate our church's sepulchre. Continue reading →
On Holy and Great Thursday, we commemorate four sacred events: the Foot-washing, the Secret Supper, the preternatural Prayer, and the Betrayal itself. Read this beautiful synaxarion that reveals Christ's ultimate acts of love and humility before His sacrifice. Continue reading →
Join us for Holy and Great Thursday as we commemorate the Mystical Supper—the first Eucharist served by Christ Himself—where He established the new covenant through His Body and Blood. In this sacred service, we are reminded not only of Christ's sacrifice but also of His commandment to love one another, for "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends." Continue reading →
Join us for the ancient sacrament of Holy Unction this Wednesday evening, where olive oil is blessed through seven prayers for the healing of both soul and body, continuing a tradition established in the earliest days of the Church. "Are any among you sick? Let them call for the presbyters of the Church to pray over them and annoint them with oil in the Name of the Lord" (James 5:14) Continue reading →
Join us this Holy and Great Friday as we commemorate the awesome, holy, and saving Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ who endured suffering and death willingly for our salvation. Through the twelve Gospel readings and solemn services, we are invited not merely to witness a tragedy, but to participate in the greatest triumph the world has ever known—where Christ's sacrifice on the Cross transforms our sorrow into the joy of salvation. Continue reading →
